Builders FirstSource, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About BLDR

What does BLDR invest in?

Builders FirstSource, Inc. engages in the supply and manufacture of building materials, manufactured components, and construction services to professional homebuilders, sub-contractors, remodelers, and consumers. Its products include factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels and stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, and engineered wood. The company was founded by Kevin P. O'Meara, Donald F. McAleenan and John D. Roach in March 1998 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

What is the expense ratio of BLDR?

An expense ratio for Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is BLDR?

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) manages $7.84B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BLDR actively managed or an index fund?

BLDR's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BLDR launched?

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) launched in June 2005 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has BLDR performed?

BLDR's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.